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Georgia Hap Administrators Inc

Foundation · Grantmaker Atlanta, GA EIN: 58-2489635 Website

Georgia HAP Administrators Inc (also known as National Housing Compliance) is a 501(c)(4) organization based in Tucker, Georgia, serving the Atlanta metropolitan area. The organization administers contract administration services for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, managing payments to public housing projects under Section 8 of the U.S. Housing Act.

Key facts about Georgia Hap Administrators Inc

In short: Georgia Hap Administrators Inc gave $19.1M across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $1.7M), mostly in Georgia. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.

EIN
58-2489635
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2025
Annual giving (2025)
$19,138,999
Grants made (2025)
11
Average grant
$1,739,909
Median grant
$1,739,909
New grantees (estimate)
0% first-time grantees (0 of 11, 2025)
Total assets
$28,713,303
Primary geography
Georgia (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990 · View filing

Total Assets

$28.7M

+19.2% YoY

Annual Giving

$19.1M

+13.0% YoY

Grant Count

11

+0.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$1.7M

+13.0% YoY

Is Georgia Hap Administrators Inc open to new grantees?

0%

first-time grantees, 2025

In 2025, 0 of 11 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. How we count

  • 100% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
  • Giving grew 25% from 2022 to 2025. Method

Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2019–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

Mission: To administer payments for the Department of Housing and Urban Development to public housing projects in Georgia and Illinois under Section 8 of the U.S. Housing Act.

Primary Program: Contract administration services for HUD public housing programs supported by housing assistance payments under Section 8 of the U.S. Housing Act.

Focus Areas: Public housing support services and low-income subsidized rental housing assistance.

Grantmaking

The organization's grantmaking focuses on housing and shelter programs, with particular emphasis on low-income and subsidized rental housing. Based on recent financial filings, the organization distributed approximately $16,939,000 in total giving.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The organization operates in Georgia and Illinois, administering HUD housing assistance payments to public housing projects in both states.

Grant Distribution by State

1state

Share of all 11 itemized 2025 grant dollars.

States

Cities

AtlantaAmericusAthensAugustaBrunswickColumbusDecaturHinesvilleMaconMarietta

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$5M$10M$15M$20M11 grants201911 grants202011 grants202111 grants202211 grants202311 grants202411 grants2025

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2025

The Housing Authority of Americus: $1.7MThe Housing Authority ofAmericus$1.7MThe Housing Authority of the City of Athens: $1.7MThe Housing Authority of theCity of Athens$1.7MThe Housing Authority of the City of Atlanta: $1.7MThe Housing Authority of theCity of Atlanta$1.7MThe Housing Authority of the City of Augusta: $1.7MThe Housing Authority of theCity of Augusta$1.7MThe Housing Authority of the City of Brunswick: $1.7MThe Housing Authority of theCity of Brunswick$1.7MThe Housing Authority of the City of Decatur: $1.7MThe Housing Authority of theCity of Decatur$1.7MThe Housing Authority of the City of Columbus: $1.7MThe Housing Authority of theCity of Columbus$1.7MThe Housing Authority of the City of Macon-Bibb County: $1.7MThe Housing Authority of theCity of Macon-Bibb County$1.7MGeorgia Department of Community Affairs: $1.7MGeorgia Department ofCommunity Affairs$1.7MThe Housing Authority of the City of Hinesville: $1.7MThe Housing Authority of theCity of Hinesville$1.7M

Grant Size Distribution

55 grants across all recorded years

<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M55$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF AMERICUS Americus, GATO ADMINISTER PAYMENTS FOR THE DEPT. OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT TO PUBLIC HOUSING PROJECTS IN GEORGIA UNDER SECT. 8 OF THE U.S. HOUSING ACT.$1,739,909
THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF ATHENS Athens, GATO ADMINISTER PAYMENTS FOR THE DEPT. OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT TO PUBLIC HOUSING PROJECTS IN GEORGIA UNDER SECT. 8 OF THE U.S. HOUSING ACT.$1,739,909
THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF ATLANTA Atlanta, GATO ADMINISTER PAYMENTS FOR THE DEPT. OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT TO PUBLIC HOUSING PROJECTS IN GEORGIA UNDER SECT. 8 OF THE U.S. HOUSING ACT.$1,739,909
THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF AUGUSTA Augusta, GATO ADMINISTER PAYMENTS FOR THE DEPT. OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT TO PUBLIC HOUSING PROJECTS IN GEORGIA UNDER SECT. 8 OF THE U.S. HOUSING ACT.$1,739,909
THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF BRUNSWICK Brunswick, GATO ADMINISTER PAYMENTS FOR THE DEPT. OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT TO PUBLIC HOUSING PROJECTS IN GEORGIA UNDER SECT. 8 OF THE U.S. HOUSING ACT.$1,739,909
THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF DECATUR Decatur, GATO ADMINISTER PAYMENTS FOR THE DEPT. OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT TO PUBLIC HOUSING PROJECTS IN GEORGIA UNDER SECT. 8 OF THE U.S. HOUSING ACT.$1,739,909
THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS Columbus, GATO ADMINISTER PAYMENTS FOR THE DEPT. OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT TO PUBLIC HOUSING PROJECTS IN GEORGIA UNDER SECT. 8 OF THE U.S. HOUSING ACT.$1,739,909
THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF MACON-BIBB COUNTY Macon, GATO ADMINISTER PAYMENTS FOR THE DEPT. OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT TO PUBLIC HOUSING PROJECTS IN GEORGIA UNDER SECT. 8 OF THE U.S. HOUSING ACT.$1,739,909
GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS Atlanta, GATO ADMINISTER PAYMENTS FOR THE DEPT. OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT TO PUBLIC HOUSING PROJECTS IN GEORGIA UNDER SECT. 8 OF THE U.S. HOUSING ACT.$1,739,909
THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF HINESVILLE Hinesville, GATO ADMINISTER PAYMENTS FOR THE DEPT. OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT TO PUBLIC HOUSING PROJECTS IN GEORGIA UNDER SECT. 8 OF THE U.S. HOUSING ACT.$1,739,909

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of 2024:

  • Total Assets: $24,078,927
  • Total Revenues: $29,392,733
  • Total Expenses: $24,466,908
  • Total Giving: $16,939,000

Historical Program Data (2022):

  • Program Expenses: $22,834,309
  • Program Revenue: $28,827,215
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$10M$20M$30M$40M2019202020212022202320242025
Metric202520242023
Total Assets$28,713,303$24,078,927$19,271,397
Revenue$31,738,612$29,392,733$25,551,391
Expenses$27,220,205$24,466,908$22,227,574
Qualifying Distributions———
Net Investment Income$780,384$565,518$134,513
Distributable Amount———

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

  • Karen Romaine Thomas – Chief Executive Officer (Compensation: $336,404)
  • Jeff Wirrick – Chief Operating Officer (Compensation: $234,457)
  • Jignesh Patel – Chief Financial Officer (Compensation: $217,925)
  • Laurie Williams – Director of Finance and Accounting (Compensation: $172,252)
  • Don Slade – Director of IT (Compensation: $171,275)

The organization employs 44 staff members.

Georgia Hap Administrators Inc is led by Karen Romaine Thomas, CEO since 2023 (on filings since 2019); 8 of 19 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.

Officers on the 2025 filing

  • Karen Romaine Thomas

    CEO

    Chief Financial Officer → CFO, 2021

    CFO → CEO, 2023

    On filings since 2019

    45 hrs/week

    $188K (2019) → $296K (2025)

  • Michael T. Austin

    Chair

    Director → Treasurer, 2023

    Treasurer → Chair, 2024

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Don Slade

    Director of It

    It Director → Director of It, 2023

    On filings since 2019

    45 hrs/week

    $128K (2019) → $158K (2025)

  • Laurie Williams

    Director of Finance

    On filings since 2019

    45 hrs/week

    $121K (2019) → $165K (2025)

  • Kimberly Ray

    Director of Asset Manageme

    Director of Asset Management → Director of Asset Manageme, 2025

    On filings since 2024

    45 hrs/week

    $151K (2024) → $136K (2025)

  • Jennifer Freeman

    Director of Talent Management

    New on the 2025 filing

    45 hrs/week

    $114K (2025)

  • Jacob L. Oglesby

    Director

    On filings since 2019

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Mark Wright

    Director

    Vice Chair → Chair, 2022

    Chair → Director, 2023

    On filings since 2019

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Christopher Baisden

    Director

    On filings since 2024

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Delisa Clift

    Director

    On filings since 2024

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Philip Gilman

    Director

    On filings since 2024

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Sheila Crisp

    Director

    On filings since 2024

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Tamera Bowers

    Director

    On filings since 2024

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Jeff Wirrick

    COO

    Chief Asset Management Officer → Chief Asset Management, 2021

    Chief Asset Management → COO, 2023

    On filings since 2019

    45 hrs/week

    $168K (2019) → $198K (2025)

  • Jamaul Morrison

    Systems Administrator

    On filings since 2023

    45 hrs/week

    $103K (2023) → $117K (2025)

  • Jignesh Patel

    CFO

    On filings since 2023

    45 hrs/week

    $100K (2023) → $197K (2025)

  • George Edge

    Vice Chair

    Director → Vice Chair, 2024

    On filings since 2019

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Len Williams

    Treasurer

    Director → Treasurer, 2024

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Constance Graham

    Secretary

    On filings since 2024

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (15)
  • Former: John Nocheherly (2023–2024) — Senior Compliance Manager
  • Former: Douglas F. Faust (2019–2023) — Chair
  • Former: J. Richard Parker II (2019–2023) — Director
  • Former: Ken Sadeckas (2019–2023) — Vice Chair
  • Former: Kimberly Lance (2019–2023) — Director of Asset Management
  • Former: Melanie C. Thompson (2019–2023) — Secretary
  • Former: Valerie Todaro (2019–2023) — CEO
  • Former: Stephanie Green (2023) — Director
  • Former: William Baker (2023) — Director
  • Former: Angela Lemmond-Strickland (2019–2022) — Director
  • Former: Tonya Cureton Curry (2020–2022) — Director
  • Former: Lisa Walters (2019–2020) — Director
  • Former: Quanita J. Rhodes (2019–2020) — Vice Chair
  • Former: Robert S. Schneider (2019–2020) — Senior Programmer & Analyst
  • Former: Laurel L. Hart (2019) — Director

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Compensation Overview

From 2025 IRS filing

Karen Romaine Thomas — CEO: $296KKaren Romaine ThomasCEO$296KJeff Wirrick — COO: $198KJeff WirrickCOO$198KJignesh Patel — CFO: $197KJignesh PatelCFO$197KLaurie Williams — Director of Finance: $165KLaurie WilliamsDirector of Finance$165KDon Slade — Director of It: $158KDon SladeDirector of It$158KKimberly Ray — Director of Asset Manageme: $136KKimberly RayDirector of Asset Manageme$136KJamaul Morrison — Systems Administrator: $117KJamaul MorrisonSystems Administrator$117KJennifer Freeman — Director of Talent Management: $114KJennifer FreemanDirector of Talent Management$114K

Frequently asked questions about Georgia Hap Administrators Inc

How much does Georgia Hap Administrators Inc give each year?

Georgia Hap Administrators Inc gave $19.1M across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $16.9M across 11 grants.

What is Georgia Hap Administrators Inc's typical grant size?

Georgia Hap Administrators Inc's median grant in 2025 was $1,739,909, and its average grant was $1,739,909, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.

Where does Georgia Hap Administrators Inc give grants?

Georgia Hap Administrators Inc gives mostly in Georgia: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Atlanta, GA (2 grants).

Does Georgia Hap Administrators Inc give general operating support?

Not in 2025: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on Georgia Hap Administrators Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.

Who are Georgia Hap Administrators Inc's largest grantees?

Georgia Hap Administrators Inc's largest 2025 grantees include The Housing Authority of Americus ($1,739,909), The Housing Authority of the City of Athens ($1,739,909) and The Housing Authority of the City of Atlanta ($1,739,909), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 27% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.

How large is Georgia Hap Administrators Inc?

Georgia Hap Administrators Inc reported $28.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $31.7M.

What does Georgia Hap Administrators Inc fund?

**Mission:** To administer payments for the Department of Housing and Urban Development to public housing projects in Georgia and Illinois under Section 8 of the U.S. Housing Act. **Primary Program:** Contract administration services for HUD public housing programs supported by housing assistance payments under Section 8 of the U.S. Housing Act. **Focus Areas:** Public housing support services and low-income subsidized rental housing assistance.

How do I apply for a grant from Georgia Hap Administrators Inc?

The organization's grantmaking focuses on housing and shelter programs, with particular emphasis on low-income and subsidized rental housing. Based on recent financial filings, the organization distributed approximately $16,939,000 in total giving.

What is Georgia Hap Administrators Inc's EIN?

Georgia Hap Administrators Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-2489635. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.

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